With the Dust
With the Dust

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With the Dust

2008
Movie
19 min
French

At the frontier between youth and adulthood, François is in love with Michel. Michel doesn't seem to care. The arrival of Alice, a capricious young woman, threatens to disturb this strange balance.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Mike FlanaganGenres: Horror, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by the death of her brother, seeks solace in a remote cabin. However, her grief soon gives way to terror as she begins to suspect she is not alone and that something malevolent is lurking in the shadows. The film delves into themes of loss, guilt, and the psychological toll of isolation.

Critical Reception

With the Dust is a low-budget independent horror film that gained a cult following among genre enthusiasts for its atmospheric tension and psychological depth. While not widely reviewed by mainstream critics, it has been praised for its effective scares and Flanagan's early directorial skill despite limited resources.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective atmosphere and building suspense.

  • Appreciated for its psychological exploration of grief and fear.

  • Noted as a strong early work from director Mike Flanagan.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse due to the film's limited release, but those available often highlight its effectiveness as a mood-driven horror piece and a compelling showcase for Flanagan's emerging talent.

Fun Fact

Mike Flanagan, who directed and starred in the film, also wrote, edited, and composed the score for With the Dust.

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